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VRSK P/E Ratio Analysis

29.8x

Updated 9h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The P/E ratio of 27.4x means investors pay $27.40 for every $1 of the company’s annual earnings per share.

Sector Performance

65th percentile

VRSK

29.8x

Sector Median

23.1x

Sector Avg

33.7x

Prior Period

27.4x(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The P/E ratio of 27.4x means investors pay $27.40 for every $1 of the company’s annual earnings per share.

It sits above the sector median of 23.4x, putting it in the 59th percentile among sector peers, so the stock is more expensive than most. The metric is decreasing, with a year-over-year drop of -16.1% and a quarter-over-quarter drop of -3.8%, continuing a downward path over the last 8 quarters. A falling P/E combined with a still-above-median level suggests the price is moving closer to earnings, which lowers some valuation risk but does not make the stock cheap. This could reflect earnings growth outpacing price gains, a positive signal, but the premium over peers still requires expectations to be met. The combination supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the valuation is neither a clear bargain nor a clear warning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about VRSK?

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.

How is the P/E Ratio calculated?

P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.

Who are VRSK's closest peers by P/E Ratio?

The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: WELL (102.4x), IAC (104.9x), FORM (108.1x), MCHP (113.5x), MTSI (118.9x).

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The Formula

Price / EPS

Why It Matters

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.